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It’s time for the 93rd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the two-hour Christmas in Rockefeller Center spectacular features a star-studded lineup of performers: Radio City Rockettes, Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, Brad Paisley, Gwen Stefani and others.
Here’s everything to know, plus how to livestream the event, including ways for free.
At a Glance: How to Watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center Online
- When: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Channels: NBC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Peacock
How to Watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center Online Without Cable
Since Christmas in Rockefeller Center airs on NBC, it’s also streamable on internet-based streaming cable services that offer the network, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling. However, the event simulcasts on Peacock as well.
Select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, allowing you to livestream the event for free; keep reading to learn more about each option.
DirecTV
Watch the event for free on NBC with a five-day free trial to DirecTV, which starts at $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards). The cable streamer offers more than 90 channels, including ABC, BET, CNN, CBS, Disney Channel, E!, ESPN, Fox Sports, MSNBC, Nickelodeon, HGTV and others. You can start your five-day free trial here.
Peacock
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s official streaming service and simulcasts Christmas in Rockefeller Center. Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 yearly).
Related: The Best Peacock Streaming Deals
Hulu + Live TV
Watch the event for free on NBC with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited, starting at $89.99 per month. Available with or without ads, the live TV streamer also carries ABC, CBS, Fox, ESPN and 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels.
Fubo
Fubo carries NBC and offers a seven-day free trial, allowing new subscribers to watch the Christmas in Rockefeller Center for free.
The cable streamer carries nearly 215 other news, entertainment and sports channels, and subscriptions start at $54.99 for the first month ($84.99 per month afterwards) for the Pro package. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more, as well as watch later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.
Sling
Offering nearly 50 channels including NBC, the Sling Blue plan is $50.99 per month — prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market.
Who Is Performing at Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2025?
Christmas in Rockefeller Center performers include Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, New Edition, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce and Gwen Stefani, as well as the Radio City Rockettes.
